South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has faced backlash from both political rivals and animal rights advocates after revealing in her new memoir, “No Going Back,” that she had to make the difficult decision to put down her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, over 20 years ago. During a recent interview with Fox Business host Stuart Varney, Noem was pressed on the topic of her decision to kill her dog and refused to disclose any personal conversations with former President Donald Trump. The exchange became heated as Noem grew frustrated with Varney’s line of questioning.
Despite the criticism she has faced for her decision, Noem has defended herself by stating that Cricket was a dangerous animal and that she was protecting her children at the time. Despite this, some have used the opportunity to share photos with their own pets in an attempt to show solidarity with animals.
The controversy surrounding Noem’s memoir continues to unfold, but despite it all, she remains a prominent figure in the Republican Party and has even been rumored as a potential vice presidential nominee. Despite the backlash, Noem has stood by her decision to euthanize her dog and has refused to back down in the face of criticism.
